Eid Celebration: Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new moon of Shawwal
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serves as the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has urged Muslims nationwide to be on the lookout for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH this Saturday, March 29, 2025.
This is coming ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebration.
The Sultan made the call in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, March 28, 2025, by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu.
The sighting of the new moon will determine the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
The statement read in part, “March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting.
“The Sultan has urged anyone who sights the moon to report their observations through the designated phone numbers provided in the release.
To report the sighting of the moon, Muslims are asked to call the following numbers: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08035945903 and 07067146900.
If the new moon is confirmed, it will signal the end of Ramadan and mark the beginning of the tenth lunar month called Shawwal in Arabic language.
The statement said the Sultanate Council would announce the final decision on Eid-el-Fitr based on verified moon sightings.
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